Ian Freeman

“The Machine”

HeavyweightUnited Kingdom

20Wins

7Losses

1Draws

Professional record

Last 5: DLWWW

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Profile

Age: 59 (born November 10, 1966)
Born in: Sunderland
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 225 lbs.
Stance: Orthodox
UFC record: 3-2-1

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC3

KO/TKO 2
Decision 1

Losses in the UFC2

KO/TKO 1
Submission 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute: 2.14 top 81%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute: 2.14

Striking accuracy51%Better than 64% of heavyweights

Strike defense40%Better than 7% of heavyweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes: 0.97 top 51%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes: 0.6

Takedown accuracy50%Better than 73% of heavyweights

Takedown defense81%Better than 80% of heavyweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Freeman last fought on June 6, 2003 (Draw vs Vernon White). Freeman has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

In the record book

About Ian Freeman

Born on November 10, 1966 in Sunderland, United Kingdom, Ian Freeman "The Machine" competes as a heavyweight mixed martial artist. Freeman stands 5' 11".

Freeman's professional career began in 1999, debuting with British Grand Prix '. A 7-0 record outside the UFC came first. Freeman made a UFC debut at UFC 24: First Defense in March 2000 and lost to Scott Adams by heel hook on ground. Across 6 fights in the UFC, Freeman is 3-2-1.

A finisher on the feet, Freeman has won 2 of 3 UFC fights by knockout. Statistically, Freeman defends takedowns better than 80% of heavyweights. A notable win came against Frank Mir, a UFC title-fight winner.

After 22 months away, Freeman returned at UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall in July 2002 and beat Frank Mir. Freeman was 33 when the first UFC win came, against Nate Schroeder. Freeman's record outside the UFC includes 3-1 in Cage Rage and 3-0 in British Grand Prix '.

Freeman's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC 43: Meltdown in June 2003, where Freeman drew with Vernon White.

UFC fight history

D

Vernon White

Decision - Split · R3 5:00

UFC 43: Meltdown

Jun 6, 2003

18Str 2TD 0KD
L

Andrei Arlovski

KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 1:18

UFC 40: Vendetta

Nov 22, 2002

1Str 0TD 0KD
W

Frank Mir

KO/TKO · toFatigue · R1 4:35

UFC 38: Brawl at the Hall

Jul 13, 2002

34Str 0TD 0KD
W

Tedd Williams

Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

UFC 27: Ultimate Bad Boyz

Sep 22, 2000

30Str 0TD 0KD
W

Nate Schroeder

KO/TKO · Knees to Head On GroundSubmission to Strikes · R2 2:13

UFC 26: Ultimate Field Of Dreams

Jun 9, 2000

16Str 1TD 0KD
L

Scott Adams

Submission · Heel Hook On Ground · R1 3:09

UFC 24: First Defense

Mar 10, 2000

0Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Ian Freeman is 20-7-1 across 28 professional fights in 15 promotions, since a pro debut on June 27, 1999 (British Grand Prix '). 22 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins20

KO/TKO 9
Submission 7
Decision 4

Pro losses7

KO/TKO 6
Submission 1

Finish rate: 80% of wins
Longest win streak: 7
Current streak: 3 wins

Fights by promotion

Promotion	Record	First fight
UFC	3-2-1	2000
Cage Rage	3-1	2004
British Grand Prix '	3-0	1999
British Vale Tudo	2-0	1999
FFAA	2-0	2001
Pancrase	1-1	2000
Cage Warriors	1-0	2003
HOOKnSHOOT	1-0	2001
House of Pain	1-0	2004
It's Showtime	0-1	2000
M-1	0-1	2001
Millennium Brawl	1-0	1999
Other	0-1	2001
Total Fight KRG	1-0	1999
UCFC	1-0	2013

All professional fights

Result	Opponent	Method	Event	Date
W	Ricco Rodriguez	TKO (punches), R1	UCFC 5: Legends of MMA	Jul 27, 2013
W	Paul Cahoon	Decision (unanimous), R3	Cage Rage 26	May 10, 2008
W	Mark Epstein	Decision (unanimous), R3	Cage Rage 18	Sep 30, 2006
L	Melvin Manhoef	KO (punches), R1	Cage Rage 17	Jul 1, 2006
W	Will Elworthy	TKO (punches), R1	House of Pain 1	Dec 12, 2004
W	Ryan Robinson	TKO (punches), R1	Cage Rage 9	Sep 27, 2004
W	Keith Dace	TKO (punches), R1	CWFC 5: Cage Warriors 5	Nov 2, 2003
D	Vernon White	Draw (split), R3	UFC 43	Jun 6, 2003
W	Gerhard Ettl (fighter) [ de ]	Submission (armbar), R2	FFAA: Fight Night Championships 4	Feb 22, 2003
L	Andrei Arlovski	KO (punches), R1	UFC 40	Nov 22, 2002
W	Frank Mir	TKO (punches), R1	UFC 38	Jul 13, 2002
W	Carlos Barreto	Decision (unanimous), R3	HOOKnSHOOT: Kings 1	Jul 17, 2001
W	Stanislav Nuschik	Submission (front choke), R1	FFAA: Fight Night Championship 3	Jul 14, 2001
L	Stanislav Nuschik	KO (punch), R1	M-1 MFC: Russia vs. the World 1	Apr 27, 2001
L	Valentijn Overeem	TKO (doctor stoppage), R1	2 Hot 2 Handle: Simply The Best (Other)	Mar 18, 2001
L	Osami Shibuya	TKO (rib injury), R1	Pancrase: Proof 1	Feb 4, 2001
L	Bob Schrijber	TKO (doctor stoppage), R1	It's Showtime: Christmas Edition	Dec 12, 2000
W	Tedd Williams	Decision (unanimous), R3	UFC 27	Sep 22, 2000
W	Bob Stines	KO (punch), R1	Pancrase: 2000 Neo-Blood Tournament Opening Round	Jul 23, 2000
W	Nate Schroeder	TKO (submission to punches), R2	UFC 26	Jun 9, 2000
L	Scott Adams	Submission (Achilles lock), R1	UFC 24	Mar 10, 2000
W	Travis Fulton	TKO (retirement), R2	Millennium Brawl 1	Dec 5, 1999
W	Dave Shortby	TKO (punches), R1	Total Fight KRG 5	Oct 3, 1999
W	Mark Lamborn	Submission (rear-naked choke), R1	British Vale Tudo	Aug 28, 1999
W	Keith Dace	Submission (guillotine choke), R1	British Vale Tudo	Aug 28, 1999
W	Kamal Lock	Submission (ankle lock), R1	British Grand Prix '99	Jun 27, 1999
W	Scotty Smith	TKO, R1	British Grand Prix '99	Jun 27, 1999
W	Tony Bailey	Submission (guillotine choke), R1	British Grand Prix '99	Jun 27, 1999

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Ian Freeman's record?

Ian Freeman's professional MMA record is 20 wins, 7 losses and 1 draws.

How old is Ian Freeman?

Ian Freeman is 59 years old, born on November 10, 1966.

Who did Ian Freeman fight last?

Ian Freeman drew with Vernon White at UFC 43: Meltdown on Jun 6, 2003.

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